Podcasts about Somers

Groundbreaking visionary Carry Somers joins us this week to speak about her three decades of fashion activism establishing the world's first Fair Trade Certified fashion brand and her ten years as the co-founder of Fashion Revolution. We also speak about her new book The Nature of Fashion: A Botanical Story of Our Material Lives which is one of our favorite reads of 2025. Recommended reading: Somers, Carry. The Nature of Fashion: A Botanical Story of Our Material Lives. New York: Chelsea Green Publishing, 2025. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion?  Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠bookshelf⁠⁠⁠⁠ with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Dressed is a part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠AirWave Media⁠⁠⁠⁠ network Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code dressed at checkout. Download Saily app or go to ⁠⁠https://saily.com/dressed⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The USS Somers: Midshipman Philip Spencer's Pirate Obsession and Captain Mackenzie's Taste for Violence.Richard Snow's book, Sailing the Graveyard Sea, recounts the 1842 voyage of the USS Somers, the US Navy's only mutiny. The mutiny centered on Midshipman Philip Spencer, born in 1824, son of prominent lawyer John Spencer. Philip was a difficult, unruly dreamer who withdrew into pirate stories, donating the massive The Pirate's Own Book to his school library. His father secured Philip a naval berth, hoping strict discipline would reform him. Spencer joined as a junior midshipman and quickly became isolated. He was walleyed, giving him a "slightly scary gaze" that could be interpreted as untrustworthy. The commander was Lieutenant Alexander Slidell Mackenzie, whose fame rested on A Year in Spain, largely ghostwritten by Washington Irving. Despite his respectable marriage, Mackenzie harbored a "tragic detail": he was a violent, flogging captain who wrote with "lubricious detail" about attending public hangings. The Somersset sail in September 1842 for Africa with a crew of 120, consisting of only 30 mature sailors. 1861

The Overgunned School Ship: Conditions Aboard the USS Somers. Richard Snow discusses how the USS Somers, a beautiful and fast ship, was small—only 100 feet long—and overgunned with ten 32-pounders. The crew consisted of 120 people, with only about 30 mature sailors and the remaining majority being midshipmen meant to learn basic seamanship. The vessel was very crowded. Midshipman Philip Spencer was isolated from other midshipmen and began consorting with the common crew, which was highly inappropriate. Spencer had money to spend on forbidden items.

The Fateful Secret: Mackenzie's Panic and the Wardroom's Verdict of Death. Richard Snow discusses how the crisis began on Friday, November 24, 1842, when Philip Spencer detailed his plot to crew member Wales, claiming to have recruited at least 20 people to turn the Somers into a pirate ship. Wales reported the plot to First Lieutenant Gansevoort, who reported to Captain Mackenzie. Mackenzie initially dismissed the claim but quickly became convinced and panicky, ordering Gansevoort to spy on Spencer. On Saturday, Mackenzie confronted Spencer and had him put in irons. Mackenzie grew increasingly suspicious, eventually arresting Boatswain's Mate Cromwell and Seaman Small. The ship's environment became one of "collective insanity" and extreme paranoia. Mackenzie suspiciously delegated the choice by asking his wardroom officers to convene an investigation, and the officers delivered a verdict: for the safety of the vessel, Spencer, Small, and Cromwell had to die. Despite being only hours from fortified land in the Virgin Islands, the verdict was executed.

  The Somers Trial: Mackenzie's Defense, Dana's Support, and the Presidential Intervention. Richard Snow discusses how after the execution, the Navy initiated an inquiry. Richard Henry Dana fully supported Mackenzie, describing him as saintly and honorable. The court of inquiry agreed that Mackenzie had behaved honorably. However, Mackenzie surprisingly sought a formal court-martial because John Spencer and Seaman Small's wife were pressuring for a civil murder trial. The court-martial ran from February 2 to March 31 and initially concluded that Mackenzie was honorably acquitted and heroic. However, President Tyler intervened, refusing to endorse the verdict and believing Mackenzie should have been hanged as a murderer. Mackenzie was acquitted and avoided a murder trial, but his honor was tarnished. Snow recommends readers act as the jury to decide Mackenzie's actions. Retry

Humor has been a lifeline for Christi Somers. And she wants everyone to have access to it. She joins Mo this week to discuss how she's overcome analysis paralysis, the importance of disarticulating love and laughter, and the bananas meeting that shifted her perspective on the entertainment industry. Christi's on Instagram @christisomers and at christisomerscomedy.com! Worse Than You with Mo Fry Pasic is hosted and produced by Mo Fry Pasic. Our executive producers are Erica Getto, Myrriah Gossett, and Lauren Mandel. We're on Instagram and TikTok @worsethanyoushow, and you can follow Good Get on YouTube for exclusive video content. Worse Than You with Mo Fry Pasic is a Good Get and Disco Nap Co-Production. Want more from Good Get? Check out One of Us with Fin and Chris and Drag Her! with Mano Agapion and Oscar Montoya. For more from Disco Nap, listen to My Favorite Lyrics with Devon Walker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At the Crexendo UGM, Mike Somers, Founder and COO of Beetexting, sat down with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, to discuss Beetexting's newest integrations and AI innovations for compliance and customer engagement. Beetexting provides a corporate texting platform designed to help teams move beyond email, offering shared inboxes, automation, and collaboration features that streamline customer communication. “We built Beetexting to help teams communicate faster and more effectively,” said Somers. “It's about enabling businesses to connect with their customers in a modern, compliant way.” At the Crexendo UGM, Somers announced that Beetexting has launched a direct integration with NetSapiens, making it easier for Crexendo resellers to provision and manage accounts. “Partners can now log in via SSO, set up accounts, and monitor onboarding success—all within a unified dashboard,” he explained. Somers also revealed a new partnership with Phone.com and several AI-driven tools that address one of the industry's biggest challenges: 10DLC compliance. Beetexting's TCR Agent uses conversational AI to guide businesses through the 10DLC registration process in minutes, while its AI-powered Compliance Agents monitor outgoing messages to ensure adherence to company policies and regulations, including FINRA and HIPAA. “The Compliance Agent is like a hall monitor for messaging,” Somers said. “It helps users stay compliant in real time, prevents issues before they happen, and continuously learns company-specific policies.” With Beetexting's innovations, resellers and service providers can deliver a fully white-labeled, compliant business texting solution that adds measurable value to their communications offerings. To learn more about Beetexting, visit www.beetexting.com.

Study Guide This week's learning is sponsored by Aunt Elayne, Fredjs, Hageges, Somers, Greenstones, and Pilichowskis in honor of Lana Kerzner's birthday. "We admire so much how you continue the Greenstone family legacy of intellectual curiosity coupled with daily dedication to learning and Judaism." Reish Lakish interprets Rabbi Meir’s position in a Mishna in Menachot as holding that an offering becomes pigul not due to improper intent during part of the matir (the enabling act), but rather when improper intent occurs during the first stage, and the second stage is performed without any intent, the second stage is still governed by the initial improper thought. Rabbi Shmuel bar Yitzchak disagrees, asserting that Rabbi Meir maintains one can render an offering pigul even through improper intent during part of an action. Two difficulties are raised against Reish Lakish’s explanation based on two halakhot in the Tosefta. Regarding the first, three attempts are made to resolve the contradiction, but each faces its own challenge. One difficulty is also raised against Rabbi Shmuel bar Yitzchak’s position, but it is successfully resolved.

Study Guide This week's learning is sponsored by Aunt Elayne, Fredjs, Hageges, Somers, Greenstones, and Pilichowskis in honor of Lana Kerzner's birthday. "We admire so much how you continue the Greenstone family legacy of intellectual curiosity coupled with daily dedication to learning and Judaism." Reish Lakish interprets Rabbi Meir’s position in a Mishna in Menachot as holding that an offering becomes pigul not due to improper intent during part of the matir (the enabling act), but rather when improper intent occurs during the first stage, and the second stage is performed without any intent, the second stage is still governed by the initial improper thought. Rabbi Shmuel bar Yitzchak disagrees, asserting that Rabbi Meir maintains one can render an offering pigul even through improper intent during part of an action. Two difficulties are raised against Reish Lakish’s explanation based on two halakhot in the Tosefta. Regarding the first, three attempts are made to resolve the contradiction, but each faces its own challenge. One difficulty is also raised against Rabbi Shmuel bar Yitzchak’s position, but it is successfully resolved.

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Steve Somers was on with BT & Sal and he made a very phlegmy sound multiple times. The Moment of The Day: Bengals' Trey Hendrickson lives on Pound Town Drive.

Boomer reacts to the NYC mayoral debate. Chauncey Billups hit with mafia-linked poker charges. Pickles in bags? Limp pickles? C-Lo updates on Knicks' win over the Cavs. Steve Somers goes full phlegm on BT & Sal, while Trey Hendrickson claims Pound Town Drive. Plus, Knicks' Mitchell Robinson questions linger as Somers' on-air headphone woes get a revisit!

October 2025 | Volume 54, Issue 10Lawlessness Is a ChoiceMiranda DevineColumnist, New York PostThe following is adapted from a speech delivered on September 30, 2025, at Hillsdale College’s Blake Center for Faith and Freedom in Somers, Connecticut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 2025 | Volume 54, Issue 10Lawlessness Is a ChoiceMiranda DevineColumnist, New York PostThe following is adapted from a speech delivered on September 30, 2025, at Hillsdale College’s Blake Center for Faith and Freedom in Somers, Connecticut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Top Contractor School Podcast, where contractors come to grow stronger, scale smarter, and build businesses that last.  In this episode, Eric Guy sits down with John Somers, Vice President of Construction & Utility Sector at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), to unpack where the construction industry is heading—and what contractors need to do to stay ahead. From technology and workforce challenges to leadership, collaboration, and innovation, John shares insight from nearly two decades helping bridge the gap between manufacturers, contractors, and policymakers. 

WFAN legend Steve Somers joins BT & Sal live to promote his new book, "Me Here, You There," and things get fiery! Somers doesn't hold back, diving deep into the "controversial" history of his midday pairing with Russ Salzberg, labeling it a difficult "good cop, bad cop" situation. He defends his honesty about Salzberg's low solo ratings and non-radio style, recalling the strained relationship and Salzberg's mockery of the "Fearless Forecaster." Somers also reflects on the "intimate" nature of radio, the "treacherous" side of the broadcasting business, and shares his appreciation for the WFA community and the show's history.

BT & Sal welcome legendary WFAN host Steve Somers to the studio to discuss his new book, Me Here, You There, available for pre-order on November 18th. The interview is fiery and deeply personal, covering his incredible career journey, from boxing three rounds with Muhammad Ali and watching the Immaculate Reception with John Madden, to his decades at WFAN. Somers reveals sensitive, never-before-heard stories about overcoming prostate cancer and his struggle with alcoholism (which led to a 30-day rehab stint) while working the overnight shift. He also offers honest, behind-the-scenes takes on his difficult midday pairing with Russ Salzberg and details his unlikely friendship and correspondence with Jerry Seinfeld, who wrote the book's foreword.

BT & Sal have WFAN legend Steve Somers live in studio to promote his new book, Me Here, You There: My Three Decades Overnight Under the Covers Schmoozing Sports as Captain Midnight for WFAN. The conversation quickly ignites as Somers reveals unbelievable stories from the book, including: Howard Cosell getting him suspended for criticizing Cosell as a "caricature of himself." Joan Rivers calling his overnight show to recommend a cleaning lady. The painful 1975 cruise vacation where his girlfriend left him for the table's waiter (his "ship of fools" moment). His shocking first meeting with Jerry Seinfeld in a bodega. The hosts praise Somers' "crazy" edge and undeniable talent, arguing he never needed Seinfeld's celebrity, even as he details the generous emails and foreword Seinfeld contributed to the book. They also get his thoughts on everything from his favorite Rock and Roll (no "acid rock") to his younger days doing Evel Knievel-style stunts for TV in Atlanta.

WFAN legends collide as Steve Somers joins BT & Sal live in the studio to promote his new book, Me Here, You There (out November 18th). Somers delivers his signature unscripted insights, revealing his path from a kid on the Left Coast to a defining voice in New York sports. He reflects on his "intimate connection" with the listeners, the Mets adopting him, and wild career moments, including watching the Immaculate Reception film with John Madden and getting into the ring with Muhammad Ali. Somers also shares the surprising (and forbidden) gambling-related origin of his famous "over the night and under the covers" catchphrase, weighs in on which sport has changed the most (football!), and explains why he can't go to the dentist!

BT & Sal sit down with legendary WFAN host Steve Somers to promote his new book, "Me Here, You There." The interview is anything but a schmooze, as Somers discusses the deeply personal stories he kept hidden from listeners for decades, including battling prostate cancer and his decision to go to rehab early in his WFAN career to get sober. Somers reveals the struggle of caring for his disabled brother while maintaining his demanding on-air persona, explaining why he never burdened his callers with his real-life turmoil. He also clarifies the origin of the yellow legal pad and shares his philosophy on writing for radio: simplicity for the ear.

Angelo Somers is a content creator, YouTuber, and author. Why does life sometimes feel like it's lost its meaning? Everyone hits moments where optimism fades and the world starts to look a little darker. You're not broken for feeling that way; it happens to the best of us. But why does this quiet pessimism seem to be growing, and how do we find our way back to meaning? Expect to learn what the state of modern world of self help advice on the internet is, where self-belief actually comes from, how to work though what to do when you feel lost in life and how lost people can find direction, why there is such a rhetoric of doubt and irony right now, how pain makes some men great, why more and more young people are having less sex and getting into relationships, why teachers didn't like Angelo growing up and why Angelo wrote a book about happiness when he was 13, the secret to living a well and fulfilled life, and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Timestamps: (0:00) Where Does Self-Belief Stem From? (9:41) Does Dissatisfaction Come from Complacency? (14:45) Who We are is Constantly Changing (25:52) Why We Follow Internet Advice (41:55) Coming Face to Face with Self-Destruction (55:47) We Can Find Hope in Other's Experiences (01:03:28) How Do We Identify Who We Really are? (01:11:26) The Pain of a Lack of Self-Belief (01:21:28) Why You Should Start Giving Yourself Credit (01:30:28) Why We Fear Inferiority (01:38:46) Does Anyone Know What They're Doing? (01:42:02) Red Pill Culture Causes Struggles with Masculinity (01:53:56) Will We Always Feel Dissatisfied? (02:00:54) Why We Look for Modern Wisdom (02:08:42) Where to Find Angelo Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: https://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59 #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: https://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: https://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when Deleuze and Hegel are set in violent philosophical encounter over the ruins of Kantian representation? In this episode, we explore how both thinkers attempt to move beyond the categories of judgment and identity to recover the genesis of sense itself. Henry Somers-Hall joins us to trace Deleuze's path through Kant, Sartre, and Bergson toward a field of pre-individual difference and immanent synthesis. What emerges is a portrait of thought that no longer begins with the subject, but with the forces that make thinking possible.Extended Conversation (Patrons Only) In the extended discussion, we turn to the politics of the practical in Kant, Fichte, and Hegel—and ask whether Deleuze's constructivism truly escapes the metaphysical State. Henry also reflects on what it means to make oneself a body without organs and where he sees the next frontier for Deleuzian thought.Hegel, Deleuze, and the Critique of Representation: Dialectics of Negation and Difference: https://sunypress.edu/Books/H/Hegel-Deleuze-and-the-Critique-of-RepresentationAlso: https://archive.org/details/hegeldeleuzecrit0000someSupport the showSupport the podcast:Current classes at Acid Horizon Research Commons (AHRC): https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/ahrc-mainWebsite: https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/acidhorizonAcid Horizon on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acidhorizonpodcast Boycott Watkins Media: https://xenogothic.com/2025/03/17/boycott-watkins-statement/ Join The Schizoanalysis Project: https://discord.gg/4WtaXG3QxnSubscribe to us on your favorite podcast: https://pod.link/1512615438Merch: http://www.crit-drip.comSubscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform: https://pod.link/1512615438 LEPHT HAND: https://www.patreon.com/LEPHTHANDHappy Hour at Hippel's (Adam's blog): https://happyhourathippels.wordpress.com​Split Infinities (Craig's Substack): https://splitinfinities.substack.com/​Music: https://sereptie.bandcamp.com/ and https://thecominginsurrection.bandcamp.com/

Send us a textIn this episode, we're tackling a sensitive and  tough conversation that can save lives. We're joined by Dan Somers and Dr Susie Bennett from the men's mental health charity ManUp to talk about male suicide - particularly why men are disproportionately affected, how the empathy gap shows up, and what's really driving the crisis beneath the surface: lack of purpose, isolation and useful tools for emotional regulation.We unpack the gender differences that too often get ignored, how cultural scripts keep men emotionally armoured, and the practical steps that help men open up before they hit the cliff-edge. Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide and may be distressing to some listeners. Please practice self-care while listening. This podcast is for informational and discussion purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or create a therapist-patient relationship. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact Samaritans at 116 123 or visit Find a Helpline to find support services near you.https://www.manup.how/https://malesuicideresearch.com Support the showPlease remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

Dominique Somers nam 10 jaar geleden SKM over, samen met haar man. Ze groeien met 1000 klanten per maand & hebben een team van 40 stylisten om de klanten verder te helpen. Hun focus op het helpen van de klanten en de juiste match te vinden, helpt hun daar enorm bij. Ze blijven ook constant inzetten op vernieuwing & laten zich omringen door even gepassioneerde ondernemende profielen. Ontdek in het gesprek hoe ze dit aanpakken & krijg een blik achter de schermen van de grootste boetiek van ons land. Deze aflevering wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door Landing Partners: Experts in performance marketing voor mode- en lifestylemerken. Laat jouw merk digitaal groeien met hun strategieën. Contacteer Anthony of David voor meer info of ga naar www.landing.partners

Somers talks Cardinals running back situation, Marvin Harrison Jr, and previews Cardinals-Titans.

Steve Somers has a new book out and he left a signed copy for Gio. It's called, ‘Me Here, You There'. We randomly picked out two stories to read, neither of which seemed completely accurate.

Celebrating International Podcast day 2025 at Chili's Grill & Bar in Somers New York

Eric Somers-Urrea. Eric is a Chicago based drummer but also gets around to Nashville and LA, founding member of the band Marina City, and also plays with other touring acts including La Armada and Makeout. He was born and raised in the Chicago area and studied at the University of Illinois. In this episode, Eric talks about: The evolution of his band Marina City Getting a classical degree and exploring world genres at University of Illinois Being a “75% member” of La Armada The influence of Mike Portnoy and Josh Freese Starting to narrow the focus of his wheelhouse Working on a better mindset when improvising solos ⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Here's our Homepage

Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode of Mother's Guide Through Autism, host Brigitte Shipman sits down with Kathleen Somers, a mother and author, to explore the complex emotional landscape of raising a child with an invisible disability.Kathleen reflects on her 24-year journey parenting a son with high-functioning autism—from initial denial to acceptance. With honesty and humility, she shares the moments that shaped her: learning to let go of expectations, finding the courage to trust her instincts, and most of all, allowing herself to become a student of her son's inner world.The conversation explores:- What it's like to raise a child with a disability most people can't see- The emotional terrain of guilt, fear, frustration, and deep love- Teaching self-advocacy in ways that empower children long-term- Embracing who your child truly isEpisode Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:22 Kathleen Summers' Journey and Memoir 04:20 Initial Diagnosis and Early Challenges 06:28 Navigating School and Social Dynamics 08:02 Gross Motor Skills and Sports 10:01 Understanding High-Functioning Autism 13:40 The Meaning Behind 'Barely Visible' 17:10 Lessons Learned from Parenting 20:40 Understanding and Accepting Differences 21:34 Advocating for Your Child 22:42 Teaching Self-Advocacy 23:19 Parental Reflections and Lessons 24:32 The Importance of Self-Advocacy 26:21 Advice for Autism Moms 31:06 Letting Go and Building Independence 36:32 Final Thoughts and Resources 

Send us a textIn today's episode, I'm chatting with Karmen Somers, owner of the indie bookstore Court Street Books in Florence, Alabama.  If you've ever dreamed about opening your own bookstore or just want a peek into the indie bookselling world, this conversation will inspire you.Episode Highlights:How Karmen balances running an online bookstore and a physical storefront.The role of community events in bringing readers together.The most popular genres readers are buying right now.The challenges (and joys) of indie bookselling.Karmen's specially curated book flight featuring her favorite handsell picks.Connect with Karmen:InstagramCourt Street BooksShow NotesSome links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show.Books and authors mentioned in the episode:Taylor Jenkins Reid booksEmily Henry booksMere Christianity by C.S. LewisGreen Tea: And Other Weird Stories by J. Sheridan Le FanuMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows84, Charing Cross by Helen HanffThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth BrowerThe Poisonwood Bible by Barbara KingsolverThe Summer We Ran by Audrey IngramBook FlightDivine Rivals by Rebecca RossJust Business by Jenny CrossThe Road to Tender Hearts by Annie HartnettDessert PairingThe Correspondent by Virginia Evans

This week on the show we have Ben Somers, the founder of Recess.gg an education platform built for homeschoolers who learn differently. Recess is a kid centered product, and has helped kids publish books on Amazon, win awards at Oxford writing conferences and start amazing businesses.In this episode, Ben and I get into how Ben's own frustrating experiences with school lead him to pursue education alternatives. He then goes into his goals with his online schooling platform, Recess, which allows students to pick their own classes. He also provides some notable reasons for getting into the homeschooling market.For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode152.

Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970The 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstartWhat's up, Rock Nation! Today we're joined by Heidi Somers - YouTuber, entrepreneur, and founder of Buffbunny Collection. Over the past nine years, she's scaled her creator-led activewear brand into a movement that women around the world connect with.Heidi breaks down how storytelling became her unfair advantage - from early campaign videos that made women cry, to collections inspired by childhood nostalgia, to the inclusive sizing approach that fixed a broken industry standard. She shares why “pretty girl, pretty outfit” isn't enough, and how Buffbunny built community by making every woman feel seen.We also dive into the blueprint any brand can use in 2025: Nail your storytelling, lean into influencer marketing, and create innovative products people can't buy on Amazon. If you want to learn how to turn a vision into an empire, this episode is packed with lessons from one of the most successful women in fitness and fashion.Check out Heidi here:https://www.instagram.com/buffbunny/https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@heidisomers⁩ SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-reportJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas' Lightroom Presetshttps://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresetsgreeceCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.the505podcast.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:17 - Using storytelling to grow Buff Bunny2:37 - The campaign that changed everything5:03 - How Heidi decides which stories are worth sharing7:07 - Measuring campaign success8:26 - Breaking down a new campaign strategy10:56 - Being a year and a half ahead on drops12:47 - Pretty girl, pretty outfit, pretty photo doesn't work anymore13:23 - The new collection content playbook14:29 - Artlist15:29 - Pretty girl, pretty video, pretty outfit doesn't work17:37 - Solving a problem in a saturated market21:06 - How Grounds (Heidi's fitness app) came about23:04 - The gym can be very intimidating24:31 - There's always something you can improve on in business25:58 - How Buff Bunny solved sizing issues for women's athletic wear28:13 - Personal Brand Playbook28:37 - The cost of the perfect fit29:27 - The story Heidi wants to tell with Buff Bunny31:22 - Making clothing for every woman in every size32:51 - The biggest lessons learned in business35:05 - Asking Christian for advice37:14 - Heidi's best piece for business owners40:35 - The 3 pillars needed to create a successful brand42:08 - Influencer marketing43:54 - Why TikTok is great45:02 - Don't overcomplicate it46:09 - Buff Bunny ad strategy47:51 - Heidi's content strategy49:46 - What Heidi has learned from her personal brand team51:23 - Evolving YouTube content53:25 - How to start creating content56:34 - The future of Heidi's personal brand58:28 - Public speaking tips1:05:09 - Team Trips for team building1:07:33 - Finding boundaries with your content1:09:09 - Boundaries as an entrepreneur1:13:28 - Resilience1:18:10 - How Heidi and Christian started dating1:19:06 - The power in having a partner1:23:29 - Hiring and firing advice1:27:24 - Travel fitness tips1:31:17 - Launching Grounds with multiple trainers1:35:55 - Do it with shaky hands1:40:33 - Relationship advice for entrepreneurs1:44:16 - Advice to your 18 year old selfIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

Many educators associate virtual learning with isolation, disengagement, and students passively staring at screens. But what if the opposite were possible? What if distance learning could be thrilling, social, even addictive—in all the right ways?In this episode, we meet Ben Somers, founder and CEO of Recess.gg, an online platform transforming virtual education into an e-sports-style, team-based experience where students show up because they want to. With live academic games, mentorship, and a thriving virtual economy, Recess builds belonging, identity, and motivation into every challenge. But behind the fun is a serious vision: empowering self-directed learners with the tools—and freedom—they need to thrive.Ben draws from deep experience scaling Synthesis (born from Elon Musk's experimental school) and brings a philosophy rooted in Papert, Dewey, and Montessori to his product design. He argues that engagement is not just a tactic, but an ecosystem built on freedom, community, and purpose.Listeners will learn:Why removing humans from digital learning can kill engagement—and how to bring community back.How Recess balances spontaneity and structure to guide students toward long-term goals.What a “job board for kids” looks like—and how it helps them become creators, not consumers.How AI is being used not to replace human reflection, but to support deeper reflection and mentorship.What it means to design an environment where math is learned like French: fluently, through immersive experience.If you're a virtual school leader, edtech entrepreneur, homeschool parent, or anyone wondering how to make distance learning work better, this episode will challenge your assumptions and show what's possible when engagement is student-driven and purpose-aligned.Episode Links - Recess.gg – Where student agency meets academic gameplay - Seymour Papert – The educational theorist Ben credits as a major influence - Kerbal Space Program – The game teaching kids rocket science and orbital mechanics - Oxford Kids Conference – Where Recess students presented their podcastHost Links - Explore virtual learning resources and programs at CILC.org with Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell - Discover global learning experiences at Banyan Global Learning with Seth FleischauerWant to help us reshape distance learning? Share this episode with a colleague, reflect on your own “why” for virtual education, and remember: the future of learning might look a lot more like Recess than a lecture.

On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about some of the annoying things people have to deal with when moving to Japan. Our guest this time is the CEO of Mobal, Declan Somers.

Spanners, Trumpets and Jules start the second half of the season by tossing out the rule book and dissecting all the drama of the Dutch Grand Prix in this, the latest episode of Missed Apex Podcast! ⭐Missed Apex Tik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@missedapexf1⭐ Spanners https://x.com/SpannersReadyhttps://bsky.app/profile/spannersready.bsky.social⭐ Matt Trumpets https://x.com/mattpt55https://bsky.app/profile/mattpt55.bsky.socialWays To Support Missed Apex:✅ Join our Patreon to gain access to our exclusive Patreon Only Discord Chat + Bonus ContentWe Only Exist Due to Our Patron Support https://www.patreon.com/MissedApex✅ Leave a tip https://missedapexpodcast.com/tipjarOn Tonight's Show:⭐Missed Apex Tik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@missedapexf1⭐ Spanners https://x.com/SpannersReadyhttps://bsky.app/profile/spannersready.bsky.social⭐ Matt Trumpets https://x.com/mattpt55https://bsky.app/profile/mattpt55.bsky.social⭐ Jules Seegers https://bsky.app/profile/julesonracing.bsky.socialCheck out Jules on the awesome Missed Apex MotoGP podhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3IEB1Q2STelYNP7nda3gxdAnd their Amazing Intro to MotoGP episode!https://open.spotify.com/episode/2k1Kay3sPOpMoI6RNiqEqmGive Spanners Insta a go!!!https://www.instagram.com/spannersreadyKeep up with ALL the tech news that TV won't print by reading Somers!https://www.planetf1.com/author/matt-somerfieldAnd the awesome Missed Apex MotoGP podhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3IEB1Q2STelYNP7nda3gxdAnd their Amazing Intro to MotoGP episode!https://open.spotify.com/episode/2k1Kay3sPOpMoI6RNiqEqm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Three Inning Fan Show, Kelley Franco is joined by WFAN legends Steve “The Schmooze” Somers and Bob Heussler for a hilarious, unfiltered, and unpredictable ride. They dive into the Mets, their pitching, and Juan Soto, before veering off into wild stories—including how Steve first met Jerry Seinfeld in a midnight bodega encounter that had everyone in tears of laughter. You'll hear how The Schmooze got his start in LA and San Francisco, the secrets behind his iconic monologues, and how being a perfectionist sometimes meant yelling at the crew. Bob tries to keep Steve on track (good luck), shares what it's like attending a game with him (expect delays when he goes for a beer), and both reveal their ultimate ballpark snacks. It's chaotic, it's nostalgic, it's hilarious, and it only gets better as it goes. Don't skip the ending.#mets #wfan #yankees #sny #yes #mlb #jerryseinfeld #dodgers #giants *Music by Podington Bear

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Trumpets and Somers go full kitchen-sink as they take on this season's tech-sploits as well as an unvarnished look at the upcoming ‘26 regs in this, the latest episode of Missed Apex Podcast! ⭐Missed Apex Tik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@missedapexf1⭐ Spanners https://x.com/SpannersReadyhttps://bsky.app/profile/spannersready.bsky.social⭐ Matt Trumpets https://x.com/mattpt55https://bsky.app/profile/mattpt55.bsky.socialWays To Support Missed Apex:✅ Join our Patreon to gain access to our exclusive Patreon Only Discord Chat + Bonus ContentWe Only Exist Due to Our Patron Support https://www.patreon.com/MissedApex✅ Leave a tip https://missedapexpodcast.com/tipjarOn Tonight's Show:⭐Missed Apex Tik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@missedapexf1⭐Matt Trumpets https://x.com/mattpt55https://bsky.app/profile/mattpt55.bsky.social⭐ Matthew Somerfield https://twitter.com/SomersF1https://bsky.app/profile/somersf1.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Somers tells us what he took from the Cardinals' second preseason game and looks toward the season.

CTL Script/ Top Stories of August 15th Publish Date: August 15th Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast Today is Friday, August 15th and Happy Birthday to Joe Jonas I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Canton approves contract for creation of Cherokee land bank University System of Georgia packs huge economic punch Cherokee County schools show Milestones improvements Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Food Apps We’ll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you’re looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! Commercial: COBB INT. FESTIVAL STORY 1: Canton approves contract for creation of Cherokee land bank The Cherokee Regional Land Bank is inching closer to reality. On Aug. 7, Canton’s City Council gave the green light to an intergovernmental contract to create the land bank. Now, it’s up to the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners, along with the councils in Holly Springs and Woodstock, to decide. No dates yet, but they’ll weigh in soon. So, what’s a land bank? Think of it as a way to breathe life into abandoned or blighted properties—turning eyesores into opportunities. The idea’s been in the works since late 2022, with Canton and Cherokee County leading the charge. If approved, a board of directors will oversee the land bank, with members appointed by the county, cities, and the Cherokee Office of Economic Development. They’ll work unpaid, but their mission? Big: housing, economic development, and revitalizing neglected spaces. Canton Mayor Bill Grant called it a “tool” to tackle housing and economic goals. And while the land bank won’t have eminent domain powers, it could still be a game-changer for the region. Bartow County already has one—maybe Cherokee’s next. STORY 2: University System of Georgia packs huge economic punch Georgia’s public colleges and universities are making waves—big ones. In fiscal 2024, the University System of Georgia (USG) pumped $23.1 billion into the state’s economy. That’s a 5.4% jump from last year. Here’s the breakdown: $15.2 billion came from direct spending—students, staff, and the 26 institutions themselves. The other $7.9 billion? That’s the ripple effect, money flowing into local businesses and communities. And for students? The payoff is huge. A bachelor’s degree from a USG school means, on average, $1.4 million more in lifetime earnings. Master’s grads? $1.7 million. Doctorates? Nearly $2.5 million. USG schools also created jobs—lots of them. About 32% were on campus, but the majority—68%—were off campus, fueling local economies. The studies, led by Jeff Humphreys of UGA’s Selig Center, show just how much these institutions matter—to students, to communities, to the entire state. STORY 3: Cherokee County schools show Milestones improvements The Cherokee County School District is celebrating some solid wins on the Georgia Milestones, with scores improving in most areas compared to last year and outperforming state averages for the 10th year running. Biggest gains? Math, science, and reading saw notable jumps, with highlights like an impressive 7.7% increase in eighth-grade science and a 7.4% boost in Algebra I. But it wasn’t all perfect—third-grade scores dipped slightly, and English Language Arts saw declines in a few grades, especially fifth (-8.3%). School Board Chair Janet Read Welch called the results “proof we’re on the right track,” crediting students, teachers, and parents for the progress. Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis echoed the optimism. The board will dive deeper into the data at its Aug. 21 meeting, with school-by-school results to follow online. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back. Break: HISTORY CHEROKEE STORY 4: Woodstock OKs construction contracts for two fire stations Woodstock is gearing up for two new fire stations, both set to open in 2026. On Aug. 11, the city council approved contracts with Spratlin Construction to build Fire Station 28 on Ridgewalk Parkway and another on Long Drive—both 11,000 square feet. Why now? Rising call volumes. But when the contractor offered savings for building two at once, the city jumped. The move saves $606,000 and avoids hiring extra firefighters, thanks to a clever staffing plan. Station 28 will cost $7.4 million, Long Drive $6.8 million. Both are major investments in public safety, with funding from SPLOST and impact fees. Currently, Woodstock has two fire stations: Station 10, built in 1996, and Station 14, the department’s 2001-built headquarters. The new additions will dramatically improve coverage and response times for the growing city. STORY 5: Cherokee County teacher wins award from Georgia PTA A big shoutout to Mill Creek Middle School’s Ann-Margaret Somers, who just snagged the Georgia PTA’s Birney Butler Outstanding Educator award for middle schools. Pretty amazing, right? This isn’t her first rodeo with recognition. Somers, an eighth-grade science teacher, has racked up honors like Georgia Science Teachers Association’s Middle School Teacher of the Year (2022-23) and Georgia STEM Scholar in 2022—an award only about two dozen teachers statewide receive. Oh, and in 2020? She was one of just 26 teachers nationwide named a Teacher Fellow by the Northrop Grumman Foundation and National Science Teaching Association. Somers joined CCSD in 2015, and clearly, she’s been crushing it ever since. And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Food Apps Commercial: We’ll have closing comments after this. 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Last month, a Missoula native became the youngest woman to swim the length of Flathead Lake. The 28 mile swim took Bella Seagrave from Somers to Polson.

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We discussed NFL teams with the worst Super Bowl odds, including the Jets and Giants at 75-to-1 for their conference. Boomer believes a last-place team often goes to first in their division, possibly the Bears with Ben Johnson. We emphasized the importance of a dynamic quarterback like Josh Allen. The Jets and Giants' over/under for wins is 5 ½. Justin Fields faces a new offense, requiring a learning curve. Boomer predicts the Giants will win at least 6 games, expecting big things from their defense. Jerry gave an update after we talked about our Pebble Beach trip. The Yankees lost to the Rangers with key home runs given up by Devin Williams and Jake Bird. The Mets also lost to the Guardians due to Brett Baty's throwing error. Steve Somers had Jerry Seinfeld on his podcast and is releasing a book. The Kraken mascot was charged by a bear while fishing in Alaska. We concluded the hour discussing the documentary ‘Grizzly Man' and a caller's unsuccessful attempt to use bear spray on a goose.

Shipwrecks as events are probably humanity's most common form of disaster”, writes my guest James Delgado “As such, shipwrecks–aside from epidemics, warfare on land, or great natural disasters—have been the cause of the greatest number of human deaths throughout history. Thanks to ships and other watercraft, humanity did not just walk across the globe from its ancestral home in Africa. We made use of the ocean as a source of food and as a means of travel on our global journey. Humanity's relationship with the water has also been shaped by the reality that for as much as is taken from the sea, something is lost. Those losses are ships, the goods on them, and people. Shipwrecks as events therefore ­have ­inspired ­one­ of ­the­ oldest­ genres­ of ­human ­reflection ­on­ the nature of life; [they] have been and remain a muse for religious thought, literature, music, and art.”These are some of Delgado's introductory observations in his new book The Great Museum of the Sea: A Human History of Shipwrecks, a deep dive into the surprisingly rich history of human disaster at sea, and what those wrecks can tell us, both about the past, and about ourselves. From the cause of shipwreck to the beginnings of maritime archaeology, Delgado offers a history, a meditation, and pieces of a maritime archaeologist's autobiography. James Delgado is Senior Vice President of SEARCH, Inc., the leading cultural resources firm in the United States. Previously he has been Director of Maritime Heritage for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; President and CEO of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA); and host of the National Geographic international television series "The Sea Hunters". He was last on the podcast in Episode 292 to discuss his book The Curse of the Somers, in the course of which conversation he became the only guest in the over four hundred episodes of this podcast to break into song. He has a very pleasant baritone.For Further Investigation "The Blake Ridge Wreck: A Deepwater Antebellum Fishing Craft"Cynthia Kierner on disasters, including shipwrecks, in antebellum America*

BEFORE ANNAPOLIS:  4/4: Sailing the Graveyard Sea: The Deathly Voyage of the Somers, the U.S. Navy's Only Mutiny, and the Trial That Gripped the Nation by  Richard Snow  (Author) 1865 JULES VERNE, "THE BLOCKADE RUNNERS"

BEFORE ANNAPOLIS:  1/4: Sailing the Graveyard Sea: The Deathly Voyage of the Somers, the U.S. Navy's Only Mutiny, and the Trial That Gripped the Nation by  Richard Snow  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Graveyard-Sea-Deathly-Gripped/dp/1982185449 On December 16, 1842, the US brig-of-war Somers dropped anchor in the New York Harbor at the end of a voyage intended to teach a group of adolescents the rudiments of naval life. But this routine exercise ended in catastrophe. Commander Alexander Slidell Mackenzie came ashore claiming he had prevented a mutiny that would have left him and his officers dead. Some of the thwarted mutineers were being held under guard, but three had already been hanged at sea: Boatswain's Mate Samuel Cromwell, Seaman Elisha Small, and Acting Midshipman Philip Spencer, whose father was the secretary of war, John Spencer. 1841

BEFORE ANNAPOLIS:  2/4: Sailing the Graveyard Sea: The Deathly Voyage of the Somers, the U.S. Navy's Only Mutiny, and the Trial That Gripped the Nation by  Richard Snow  (Author) 1861 HMS GEORGE 91 GUNS.

BEFORE ANNAPOLIS:  3/4: Sailing the Graveyard Sea: The Deathly Voyage of the Somers, the U.S. Navy's Only Mutiny, and the Trial That Gripped the Nation by  Richard Snow  (Author) 1840